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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.24, 3,310.79 and 2,275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.24, 3,310.79 and 2,275.38 is: 3,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.24 : 3,310.79 = 2,275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.24/3,310.79 = 2,275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.24x = 3,310.79 × 2,275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.24x = 7,533,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,293.97/2,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.49

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